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Nurse Sarab here! If you had a foot care appointment with me, you know that one of the questions I will ask you is "What kind of footwear do you wear inside the house?" Nurse Sarab here! If you had a foot care appointment with me, you know that one of the...
On June 26th 2021, Natural Sole Wellness Centre and members of the Seniors Wellness & Services Group hosted their very first “Charity Gift from the Heart – Free Health & Wellness Care for Seniors Event”. Despite the rainy weather and the Covid-19 restrictions,...
Summer is here, and with this season’s adjustable double strap sandals, (and after a long and isolating winter), we all want to walk the runway with our feet. But have your feet really been getting the TLC and medical-grade attention they need? Since I have started my...
So, your foot hurts and your very best buddy told you that you have Plantar Fasciitis. That might be true, but there are a lot of reasons your foot might be painful and sometimes more than one thing is going on at the same time. Here’s a couple of things that will...
The warm weather is finally here! We are excited, but we also know that it means that our foot care clinic will be busy with patients coming in with cracked heels. While for most people, cracked heels aren't anything more than a cosmetic concern, the cracks in the...
A few years ago, I had the misfortune of injuring my right leg after a slip and a fall during a fitness workout. I was left with reduced mobility, unable to stand or sit, and was spending most of my days laying in bed. Back then, I was working in the ER, working out 5...
Reiki Helps Panic Attacks: Panic attacks are a common problem worldwide. According to a UK study, anxiety affects about 16% of the population at any one time. And an Australia study of youth ages 16-24, states that one in six young people is currently experiencing an...
Lately, I have seen an increase of patients coming to the clinic with foot injuries. Not your typical “I tripped, stumbled, and twisted my ankle” kind of injuries. More like: Nurse Sarab: “Did you know you have a wound/ulcer on the sole of your foot” Patient: “What?”...
Osteoarthritis affects millions of Canadians every day. It causes joint pain, decreases mobility, and gets in the way of everyday activities and your enjoyment of life. Current treatment options opt for a multidisciplinary approach incorporating the use of...
Your skin interacts with the environment everyday, from pollution, UV rays, humidity, cold winds, to the cooling, and heating systems in your home. Feeling like your skin is thirstier in the winter months, but overly oily in the summer? It’s only normal that we need...
As your Foot Care Nurse, I cannot advocate enough for healthy feet. If you tell me you want your feet to be healthy, I won’t be the one who will step in your way. But if you’re a diabetic, you must know that your feet need to be healthy 365 days out of the...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst women worldwide and many studies have shown correlation between lifestyle and diet directly linked to incidences of breast cancer. Eating a nutrient dense diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and daily movement...
August is Acne Awareness month, so let’s talk about the connection between skin and gut health. Because there is one, and its major! The skin is the body's largest organ and everything we come in contact with externally and internally passes through the skin one way...
The last few months have been "IN-SANE"! Our worlds have been spinning into a whole different direction, and not mention, our heads have been also spinning around... We believe that it is still necessary to escape into another world from time to time and disconnect...
It’s known that 60-70% of our immune system is found within the gut, therefore, eating well and fuelling our bodies with the nutrients it needs can help build strong cells and maintain a healthy immune system. Here are key components to supporting the immune system...
Photo Credit: www.unsplash.com Your skin is unique to you. Taking the time to learn your skin's specific needs can help you choose the right products to create a more healthy and balanced complexion. Why does skin care matter? Our skin is our body's largest organ with...
We take our feet for granted. From our first steps as a child to running around everyday, our feet carry us tirelessly night and day. Our feet are vital to our mobility, our balance and our overall health. And yet, they are the last thing on our mind. Foot health is...
Today is Earth Day. 50 years of celebration. Over 4.50 billion years of existence. This year, things are different, but it is more important than ever to celebrate our Planet. We are reminded more than ever how fragile our planet is and how we need to protect it....
Welcome to the Jungle Things aren’t easy. Stress, uncertainties, fears, tensions, snow in April (really, again?). Our government has implemented physical distancing to protect our health and ease the tension on our healthcare system. In regards to our mental health,...
Bowls are my ultimate comfort food. They are versatile and nutritious. The combination of ingredients are endless and creativity is a must. You just cannot fail a bowl! It doesn't have to be pretty, it just has to be tasty! I am no culinary expert, but I am a foodie,...
Today, I’m writing to you as a friend. Not as a healthcare professional or an entrepreneur. Today, there are no numbers, no statistics, and no government projections. We’re just friends and we are all in this together. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions....
Hands in my pocket Hands on my face Hands in my wallet Hands on my phone case Hands on my heart Hands on my hair Hands apart Hands in the air Hands together. Our hands are everywhere! But it seems that in the age of Covid-19, our hands should be locked away....
As we are adapting to our new normal, we, at Natural Sole Wellness Centre, think that social distancing is the perfect opportunity to revamp your skin care routine. While we cannot provide you with any of our signature and relaxing facials, we can surely give you some...
Working from home, or working from the kitchen? Do you find yourself visiting your fridge and pantry a little too much lately? Are you looking for something to snack on while you’re starring at the news, even if you’re not hungry? With the current events of this...
The global pandemic has greatly changed the course of our lives in a short matter of time. How can something so small have an impact so immense? How can we be asked to rapidly adapt to lose our income and have our freedom stripped away from us while we sit here in...
